792-249 Grain Handling and Storage

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Subject Description

The objective of this subject is to extend participants' ability to:

• understand the processes and select equipment for feed milling, mixing and handling;

• select and use safely a range of grain storage, cleaning and handling equipment;

• understand how to maintain grain quality in storage.

The content includes: Simple storage design of sheds, silos and bunkers; capacity calculation and measurement; grain handling equipment; augers, elevators, conveyor belts, pneumatic conveying, grain cleaners, mixers, dryers, hammermill, roller mill, grain pest identification and control, disease identification and control, correct and safe use of pesticide application equipment, economics, cost of storage; milling operations.

Assessment

Two hour examination (60%); assignment of 2000 words (40%).